Ready to earn your CCM?
CCM Build Up is your guided study experience to master exam preparation. Over nine weeks, you'll participate in weekly webinars and group discussions, covering all 10 domains in the CCM exam and providing a structured study outline. Led by CCM credential holders, the course offers in-depth reviews of the exam content, focusing on areas where you need to concentrate your studies.
Whether you're beginning your CCM journey or gearing up for the exam, this course will help you:
- Assess your knowledge and identify focus areas
- Understand what the exam covers and doesn't cover
- Gain tips and strategies for exam success
- Connect with fellow professionals
Join us to enhance your understanding, refine your skills, and build lasting professional relationships. Come prepared to engage, learn, and succeed.
**Note: While this course is not designed to teach construction management techniques, it is perfect for seasoned professionals looking to refine their knowledge and confidently approach the CCM exam.
Recommended Resources:
What to Expect & How to Prepare for CCM Build-Up
CMAA Body of Knowledge (includes all CMAA primary source publications)*
CMAA Guidelines Bundle (includes only domain-specific primary source publications)*
*Mega membership includes CMAA Body of Knowledge eBooks.
Prerequisites:
While this course does not have prerequisites, CMAA recommends that attendees understand A/E/C industry terms, professional CM core competencies, tasks, and techniques, and CMAA’s best practices.
Recommended Qualifications/Coursework:
Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM) or equivalent
CMAA Professional CM Course (available in-person, virtual live instruction, or on-demand)
Registration Rate Options: (Registration with no add-on includes the CCM Study Guide (eBook), CCM Practice Questions, and the CM eGlossary)
Member: $600
Member with CMAA Guidelines Bundle (eBook) Add-On: $1000
Member with CMAA Body of Knowledge (eBook) Add-On: $1250
Non-Member: $800
Non-Member CMAA Guidelines Bundle (eBook) Add-On: $1300
Non-Member CMAA Body of Knowledge (eBook) Add-On: $1550
Mega-Member with CMAA Body of Knowledge eBook Bundle: $600
Schedule*: Wednesdays, June 11 - August 6, 2025 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Central Time
1. Introduction, CCM Overview, What to Expect, Professional Practice
2. Program and Project Management
3. Cost Management
4. Time Management
5. Contract Administration
6. Quality Management
7. Safety and Risk Management
8. Sustainability and Technology
9. Course Debrief, Final Q&A, Test Day Tips, and Good Luck!
*Schedule subject to change based on facilitator availability.
Course Materials:
Registration for the CCM Build Up includes:
1. Electronic CCM Build Up Course slides (downloadable and printable)
2. CCM Study Guide (eBook)
3. CCM Practice Questions
4. CM eGlossary
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
If, for some reason, you are unable to attend, you may transfer to a future course at no additional charge within 12 months of the course you originally registered for, or you may receive a refund of your original registration rate, less a $75 processing fee plus the cost of the CM eGlossary ($9 members/$19 non-members), the CCM Study Guide eBook ($125 members/$200 non-members), and the CCM Practice Questions ($65 members/$115 non-members). Refund or transfer requests must be submitted by email to pd@cmaanet.org at least 15 days prior to the course start date. No transfers or refunds will be made within 14 days of the course start date.
Educational Credit:
Course participants earn 18 CMCI Recertification Points, and 18 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Partial credit is not assigned. Each 2-hour session of all 9 weeks of the course must be completed to receive credit.
Not all courses and educational activities offered may be acceptable for continuing education credit in your state. Please check your state licensing board’s requirements before submitting your credits. All courses approved by CMAA count toward CCM and CACM recertification points. For more information on recertification points, please visit https://www.cmaanet.org/recertification.